GA Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Georgia.

WEBINAR: Critical Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Small Business Owners
NFIB’s public policy staff will explain the latest legislative issues being debated in Congress and regulatory developments from the agencies in Washington, D.C., and explain how your business could be affected.
Have You Updated Your Disaster Plan?The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Before it's too late, make sure you're prepared to keep your business up and running in the event of a storm or some other natural disaster.
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle to Brief NFIB on Small Business Victories May 29The lieutenant governor will join us for a special teleforum that's open only to members of NFIB!
Deal Signs Important Pro-Business BillsThe legislation addresses Georgia's right-to-work status and levels the playing field in the state's courtrooms.
Dahlonega, Kennesaw Students Earn YEF ScholarshipsThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundations honors graduating high school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
Small-Business Owners Hopeful Governor Will Sign Key BillsThe legislation would address issues from the cost of health insurance to Georgia's status as a right-to-work state.
Small Business was a Big Winner in This Year's General AssemblyNFIB/Georgia helped pass legislation addressing possible increases in the cost of health insurance and defending Georgia's status as a right-to-work state.
Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day
Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this spring or summer!
LISTEN: Teleforum with U.S. Sen. Johnny IsaksonHear what Senator Isakson told NFIB members about the sequestration, repealing the employer mandate from the Affordable Care Act and other important issues.
Atlanta, Sugar Hill Entrepreneurs are 'How I Built My Business' Video Contest FinalistsThey'll compete for a $5,000 grand prize in online voting that begins March 11.
Georgia House 'Key Votes' Three Pro-Business BillsThe legislation, dealing with labor unions and a backlog in applications to renew professional licenses, are critically important to small-business owners and their employees.
VIDEO: Small Business Day Draws 200 NFIB/Georgia Members to Turner FieldSpeakers at this year's event included legislative leaders and radio personality and former presidential candidate Herman Cain.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Georgia's Young EntrepreneursThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a college scholarship for students who have started their own businesses.
BLOG: Deal Lays Out His Legislative AgendaNFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson writes about Gov. Nathan Deal's proposed $19.8 billion state spending plan, which includes $800 million for new construction projects.
Don't Forget: NFIB/Georgia Small Business Day is Feb. 13Speakers will include former presidential candidate Herman Cain, Gov. Nathan Deal, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and members of the House and Senate leadership.
Deadline for YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
LISTEN: NFIB/Georgia Teleforum with Sen. Saxby ChamblissSenator Chambliss spoke with NFIB/Georgia members recently about taxes, the fiscal cliff and other key issues.
Join Us Dec. 12 for a Teleforum with U.S. Sen. Saxby ChamblissTopics will include tax relief -- including the possibility of small-business owners avoiding the "fiscal cliff," an update on federal healthcare reform and a preview of the next Congress' legislative priorities with respect to small business.
Kyle Jackson's Blog: Death of an IconHostess Brands says a labor strike is forcing the bankrupt maker of the Twinkie to close its doors for good.
Georgia: Shop Local on Small Business SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned businesses this holiday season is a good way to invest in your community.
BLOG: OK, So What Now?NFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson writes about the questions hanging over small businesses following the Nov. 8 election.
Your 2013 Member Ballot is Coming Soon!This is your chance to tell us what you think about the biggest issues facing small business in next year's General Assembly.
The 2011-12 NFIB/Georgia Voting Record is Now Available!Find out how your legislators voted on the bills that mattered most to small-business owners like you! (PDF)
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Early Voting is Under Way!Help elect the candidates who support small business!
NFIB Connects Georgia Members with Congressman GingreyU.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey sat down recently with members of NFIB/Georgia to talk about some of the issues facing small-business owners in the 11th District.
Rep. Allen Peake Earns Guardian of Small Business AwardPeake was a driving force behind legislation to allow small-business owners to cross state lines to buy health insurance, give voters a chance to repeal or reduce the local inventory tax on businesses and protect taxpayers' rights.
Here's a List of Legislative Candidates Endorsed by NFIB/GeorgiaWe support the candidates who have supported small business.
Sen. Fran Millar Earns Guardian of Small Business AwardSenator Millar was a driving force behind legislation to pass unemployment and regulatory reform and protect taxpayers' rights.
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
How to Navigate the Insurance Process When Disaster StrikesWe're in the middle of hurricane season. Hurricane Isaac just socked Louisiana and Arkansas, and more Atlantic storms are possible. Here are some tips for rebuilding your small business after a hurricane or another disaster.
Tommy Culligan is Your New Member Support Manager for GeorgiaTommy will work with NFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson to coordinate grassroots activity and help the voice of small business be heard throughout the state.
Georgia's Economy Can't Afford 'Fiscal Cliff'Writing in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, NFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson explains what's at stake if President Obama and Congress allow the Bush-era tax cuts to expire.
NFIB Connects Small-Business Owners with Key DecisionmakersMembers of the NFIB/Georgia Leadership Council met recently with U.S. Rep. Tom Price to talk about Obamacare and the looming "fiscal cliff."
12 Lawmakers Endorsed by NFIB/Georgia Win in Tuesday's PrimaryNFIB supported the candidates who support small business.
Sales Tax Holiday Will Be a Big Help for Small BusinessGeorgia's tax holiday will help stores still recovering from the recession.
NFIB Presents Coveted Guardian Award to Sen. Chip RogersThe Senate majority leader was a driving force behind legislation to allow small-business owners to cross state lines to buy health insurance. Giving voters a chance to repeal or reduce the local inventory tax on businesses, eliminate burdensome and redundant state regulations, overhaul Georgia's unemployment system and protect taxpayers' rights.
Which Candidates Support Small Business?NFIB/Georgia has endorsed candidates in 16 primary races who have proven their commitment to Georgia's job creators.
NFIB/Georgia to Play Active Role in 2012 ElectionsThe July 31 primary is fast approaching, and campaigns are actively engaging with voters to get their messages out. So are we.
Listen to the Replay of NFIB/Georgia's Kyle Jackson on 'Butler on Business'Your state director talked about NFIB's health-care lawsuit during his recent appearance on WAFS-1190 AM in Atlanta.
Norcross Student Earns NFIB Young Entrepreneur AwardThe scholarship program recognizes graduating seniors who operate their own small businesses.
Senator Isakson Wants to Talk to NFIB/GeorgiaU.S. Senator Johnny Isakson will answer your questions and talk about what's happening in Washington during a special teleforum with NFIB/Georgia members on May 8.
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves Joins NFIB/Georgia Members for CoffeeTopics ranged from Obamacare to tax relief.
Join Us for Coffee with U.S. Rep. Tom GravesGraves, who represents Georgia's 14th District, will meet with members of NFIB/Georgia April 30 in Blue Ridge.
Small Business Wins Big in the 2012 General AssemblyHere's a look at some of the bills we fought for in this year's session.
House Passes Tax-Relief Bill 155-9State Director Kyle Jackson urged legislators to vote "yes" on a bill to ease the tax burden on Georgia's small-business owners.
Slow Recovery Leaves Georgia Small-Business Owners Cautiously OptimisticNFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson tells an Atlanta radio station the wild card is rising fuel prices.
Georgia Can't Afford to Keep Its Inventory Tax on BusinessesWe've told senators we're key-voting a bill that would spare Georgia businesses from this onerous and unfair tax.
Bill Would Protect Georgia's Right-to-Work StatusNFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson urges lawmakers to pass a bill crafted to offset recent pro-union actions by the National Labor Relations Board.
Senate Passes Unemployment ReformsThe legislation, which NFIB/Georgia supports, would reduce the burden on employers by changing how benefits are paid.

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